Uncertain for Friday’s Game Against the Wizards: Celtics Star

Uncertain for Friday’s Game Against the Wizards: Celtics Star
The newest members of the Celtics, Xavier Tillman and Jaden Springer, may make their club debut on Friday when Boston plays the Wizards.

The Boston Celtics, who are now atop the NBA rankings, defeated the Atlanta Hawks 125-117 on Wednesday night at TD Garden to improve to 39-12.

In the victory, Jayson Tatum finished with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Al Horford—the five-time All-Stars—became the sixth trio in NBA history to record at least 14 points, six rebounds, and six assists between them. This accomplishment is unprecedented since 1973.

However, Tatum’s status for Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards is unknown as Boston looks to improve to 25-3 on its parquet. Because of a non-Covid ailment, the hosts list the three-time All-NBA pick as doubtful for the competition.

Tatum’s new colleagues, Jaden Springer and Xavier Tillman, may make their Celtics debuts after Boston acquired them to aid in their bid for Banner 18.

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The Boston Celtics will play the Washington Wizards in Massachusetts on Friday night.

Their greatest player might not be available for the game since All-Star forward Jayson Tatum is listed as injured.

Tatum, who has participated in 48 games, shoots 36.4% from three-point range and 47.1% from the field while averaging 26.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.0 steals a game.

The Celtics have a 39-12 record after 51 games, good for first seed in the Eastern Conference.

They have won seven of their past ten games and are currently enjoying a two-game winning run.

The Celtics most recently defeated the Hawks of Atlanta, 125-117.

Tatum scored 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds, dished out seven assists, and committed one steal in 36 minutes of action. He also shot 8/21 from the field and 2/13 from three points.

On Sunday afternoon in Florida, the Celtics will play Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat after the Wizards.

With a 9-41 record after 50 games, the Wizards are now the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are currently in the middle of a four-game losing streak and are 2-8 over their last ten games.

The Wizards most recently suffered a 114-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.